The Confederation Report

The Confederation Report is the weekly flagship podcast of the Cántaro Institute, offering sharp analysis, cultural commentary, and compelling interviews on matters shaping Canadian life and beyond—all through the lens of a distinctly Christian worldview. Hosted by founding director Steven R. Martins.

The Confederation Report is a religion podcast hosted by Steven R. Martins, with 40 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Steven R. Martins hosts The Confederation Report, a religion show with 40 episodes published.

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  Episode #2

  Bill C-9 and Religious Freedom ft. Paul Lawton (ARPA)

  Mar 25, 202622 minS2

  <p>On this episode of the Confederation Report, Steven is joined by Paul Lawton of ARPA Canada to discuss Bill C-9, which has radical implications for free speech and religious expression in Canada. They explore what the bill means for Christians, the importance of civil liberties, and how believers can respond to legislative challenges.<br/><br/>Bill C-9 broadens definitions of hate and could threaten religious expression. The removal of the religious defense increases uncertainty for Christians speaking publicly. Christians are called to speak truth boldly despite legislative pressures.<br/><br/>📖 <b>Chapters:</b><br/>00:00 Introduction to the Confederation Report<br...

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  Maduro, Bill C-9, Stuckey & More

  Mar 7, 202616 minS2

  <p>This is The Confederation Report, a flagship podcast of the Cántaro Institute providing analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview.<br/><br/><b>Excerpt:</b> The Confederation Report returns after a brief hiatus to examine major political and cultural developments—from the fall of Nicolás Maduro to Canada’s Bill C-9 controversy—while reflecting on these events through a distinctly biblical worldview. <br/><br/><b>Opening Words (00:00-00:35)</b></p><p><b>Part I: It Has Been Awhile (00:35–05:31)</b><br/> After a brief hiatus, The Confederation Report returns to reflect on major developments—from Nicolás Madu...

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  Episode #38

  Week 43: Bill C-9, Land Rights & Early History

  Dec 13, 202515 minS1

  <p>This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview.<br/><br/><b>Excerpt:</b> Christ is Lord over all things—yes, even over Caesar. We believe the Gospel we proclaim changes lives. And if we disciple believers in a holistic, full-orbed Gospel—Christ for all of life—we should expect to see culture and society change as well.<br/><br/><b>Opening Words (00:00-00:35)</b><br/><br/><b>Part I: Bill C-9 and the Lordship of Christ (00:35–05:17)</b><br/>The Liberal government, with the support of the Bloc Québécois, has moved...

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  Episode #37

  Week 42: Announcement on the Horizon

  Nov 18, 202513 minS1

  <p>This is <b>The Confederation Report</b>, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview.</p><p><b>Excerpt: </b> This week’s Confederation Report announces the forthcoming Paideia Study Center, explains the meaning of paideia, and touches on federal election rumours. </p><p><b>Opening Words (00:00-00:35)</b></p><p><b>Part I: Exciting News on the Horizon (00:35–05:24)</b><br/>Our much-envisioned Paideia Study Center will be a hub for advancing the Christian worldview for the reformation and renewal of the church and culture through rigorous Christian teaching, worldview formation, and mentorship. </p><p><b>Part...

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  Episode #36

  Early Narratives: Jean de Brébeuf—Missionary Zeal and Martyrdom

  Oct 29, 202514 minS1

  <p>This special episode of The Confederation Report, part of the “Early Narratives” sub-series, is made possible by the generous supporters of the Cántaro Institute.</p><p>The early decades of the seventeenth century saw the dawning of a new era in Europe’s encounter with the Americas. Colonies were being planted, fur-trading companies established, and kings were eager to stake claims on vast lands across the ocean. For France, the prize of Canada — or New France, as it was called — beckoned with both material wealth and spiritual opportunity. The Jesuits, that powerful missionary arm of the Catholic Church, sent forth...

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